Welcome to the highlights of Australia vs South Africa - The 8th match of the 1997-98 Carlton & United Series triangular One-Day International cricket tournament between Australia and South Africa was played at Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba, Brisbane on January 11, 1998.
Match Overview:
Fast bowler Allan Donald's three-wickets, Jacques Kallis' all-round display, Gary Kirsten's brilliant 89 and A superb unbeaten half-century by captain Hansie Cronje leads to South Africa convincing five-wicket victory over Australia and secured their place in the best-of-three finals in the eighth match of a Carlton and United Series.
In-Depth Match Highlights:
Australia scored 235-8 in 50 overs with top scorer by Michael Bevan cracked a unbeaten 45 off 46-balls including 3-fours.
Mark Waugh struck 37 off 50-balls including 4-fours, Darren Lehmann scored 34 off 51-balls included a boundary.
Ricky Ponting cracked a 31 off 45-balls including two boundaries, Stuart Law struck 27 off 46-balls including 2-fours and Adam Gilchrist hit 21 off 35-balls contained a boundary.
South Africa best bowler by Allan Donald picked up 3-wickets for 37-runs in 10-overs with economy rate of 3.70, Jacques Kallis took 2-wickets and one for Shaun Pollock - Pat Symcox.
South Africa chase down the target of 236, finishing at 236 for 5 in 47.3 overs with top scorer by Gary Kirsten struck 89 off 106-balls including 11-fours.
Hansie Cronje hit a unbeaten 59 off 57-balls including 6-fours & a six, Jacques Kallis cracked a 47 off 55-balls included 5-fours & a six and Lance Klusener scored 15 off 22-balls contained 2-fours.
Australia best bowler by Paul Wilson took 2-wickets and one for Steve Waugh - Andy Bichel.
Gary Kirsten named Player of the match for his match-winning brilliant 89 off facing 106-balls including 11-fours.
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